Exploring In and Around Eastman
Charged with encouraging appreciation of our natural environment, Eastman’s Woodlands and Wildlife Committee entices us in its new booklet, Exploring In and Around Eastman, to take advantage of our beautiful surroundings.
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10 Cool Spots for Family Fun at Eastman
Summertime in Eastman: Family fun is around every curve and cove. The most difficult thing you’ll have to do is decide what to do first.
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Whatever Floats Your Boat
A few weeks ago, during the February school vacation break, I had the opportunity to document Phase I of this year’s boat building project—construction of a stand up paddle board and paddles along with restoration of Bob Katz’s old canoe.
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Winter Camping: Always Be Prepared
Grantham, NH - When Amy Hoffman first came to Eastman and got involved in local hiking, hike leader John Lloyd taught that being adequately prepared was essential to going up a mountain. Preparation became Amy’s bottom line for all outdoor activities.
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What’s Out There – Winter 2016
Grantham, NH - Last fall, the weather was unusually warm, delightfully sunny, and perfect for getting out and about in Eastman.
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When the Ice Is Nice
Grantham, NH - Most winters, the ice on Eastman Lake is covered with snow by the time it’s thick enough to walk on. Occasionally, though, the surface can be clear and smooth. That’s when I’ll rig up my iceboat for some cold, fast sailing. How cold? Damned cold. How fast? Well, this iceboat can travel at up to four times the speed of the wind.
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Eastman Named a 2016 Best Intergenerational Community
Grantham, NH (March 10, 2016) - Eastman Community Association has been selected as a winner of the 2016 MetLife Foundation/Generations United Best Intergenerational Communities Award.
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Women of Eastman Host Weekly Craft Group
Grantham, NH (November 2, 2015) - Women gathering together to do handwork is an old and well-loved tradition. Knitting in particular is an ancient art. A pair of baby booties housed in an English Museum dates back 2000 years—with perfectly turned heels. The ladies of the Eastman Craft Group gather each week to continue the tradition.
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Listening to the Loons at Eastman
Grantham, NH (April 15, 2015) - Loons communicate with four basic vocalizations: the wail, the tremolo, the yodel and the hoot. The aquatic birds return every year to enjoy Eastman Lake at Eastman community.
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Eastman Plans 25% Reduction in Carbon Footprint by 2020
Grantham, NH (April 15, 2015) - What if Eastman received an edict from an energy czar stating that the community has five years to reduce its collective carbon footprint by 25%? Impossible, we might mutter! But wait… Eastman is already ahead of the curve. One of the goals in Eastman Plan 2020 is a 25% reduction of Eastman’s collective carbon footprint by the year 2020.
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